continuous improvement manager

Daniels Health

<div><div><b><i>About Daniels Health:</i></b></div><div>
At Daniels Health, our mission is simple but powerful &mdash; to make healthcare safer and more sustainable. As a global leader in reusable healthcare waste management systems, Daniels is redefining how healthcare facilities handle medical waste through innovation, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.</div><div>
We don&rsquo;t just manage waste &mdash; we protect people, reduce environmental impact, and help our partners achieve safer, cleaner, and more efficient operations. The Continuous Improvement Manager plays a key role in advancing that mission by embedding a culture of efficiency, safety, and performance improvement throughout our operational network.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Position Overview:</i></b></div><div>
The Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) will lead strategic and hands-on initiatives that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization across Daniels Health&rsquo;s U.S. operations &mdash; including plants and transfer stations.</div><div>
Based in Chicago, IL, this role partners closely with regional operations leadership, as well as local and national Maintenance and Engineering teams, to identify and execute practical, sustainable improvements that enhance operational performance.</div><div>
The CIM focuses on the practical application of Lean, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering principles, delivering measurable results in productivity, safety, quality, and cost efficiency while fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and accountability.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Key Responsibilities</i></b></div><div><b><i>
Continuous Improvement &amp; Operational Excellence:</i></b></div><ul><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across processing plants and transfer stations.</li><li>Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and drive measurable cost savings.</li><li>Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and labor utilization reviews to identify bottlenecks, process constraints, and opportunities to rebalance work for improved throughput.</li><li>Develop and standardize best practices that improve reliability, reduce variability, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).</li><li>Support and lead site-level and national continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Daniels Health&rsquo;s operational goals.</li></ul><div>
Cost Reduction &amp; Financial Impact</div><ul><li>Partner with regional and site leadership to identify cost-reduction opportunities in labor, materials, logistics, and maintenance.</li><li>Drive initiatives that lower operational expenses through improved process efficiency, waste minimization, and resource optimization.</li><li>Quantify and track the financial impact of all CI projects, providing regular reporting to leadership on savings achieved and ROI.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to integrate cost improvement metrics into site KPIs and performance dashboards.</li></ul><div>
Collaboration &amp; Influence</div><ul><li>Work through regional operations leadership to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives that align with regional and national objectives.</li><li>Influence and engage individuals at all organizational levels &mdash; from frontline team members to senior leaders &mdash; to participate in ideation, active problem-solving, prioritization, solution development, testing, and full-scale deployment.</li><li>Serve as a trusted facilitator and coach, guiding teams through structured improvement processes and ensuring strong engagement and ownership of outcomes.</li><li>Communicate progress, learnings, and successes across the organization to build awareness and sustain a continuous improvement mindset.</li></ul><div>
Hands-On Plant Floor Engagement</div><ul><li>Maintain a strong and visible presence on the plant floor, working directly with operations teams to identify and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform Gemba walks, time and motion studies, and process observations to validate performance data and identify opportunities to improve flow and balance workloads.</li><li>Apply Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping to drive daily improvements and embed continuous improvement behaviors across all levels.</li></ul><div>
Maintenance &amp; Engineering Partnership</div><ul><li>Collaborate with local and national Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance asset utilization.</li><li>Support process design improvements, automation projects, and infrastructure optimization initiatives that reduce costs and increase throughput.</li><li>Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance programs that improve reliability and operational efficiency.</li></ul><div>
Training &amp; Capability Building</div><ul><li>Coach and train site teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, DFSS, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).</li><li>Promote a culture of experimentation and validation, encouraging teams to test and analyze improvement hypotheses before full-scale deployment.</li><li>Facilitate hands-on workshops, Kaizen events, and A3 problem-solving sessions to strengthen analytical and practical skills.</li><li>Develop internal CI champions and sustainment mechanisms to ensure long-term success of initiatives.</li><li>Reinforce data-driven decision-making and evidence-based validation as standard practice for solution development and deployment.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</i></b></div><div><b><i>
Required:</i></b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or operational excellence roles in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments.</li><li>Proven experience applying structured problem-solving approaches such as PDCA, DMAIC, DFSS, or 8D within a manufacturing or distribution setting.</li><li>Demonstrated success in implementing Lean or Six Sigma projects that delivered measurable cost savings.</li><li>Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, and workflow optimization.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.</li><li>Proven ability to lead change across multi-site or regional operations.</li><li>Comfortable with hands-on work in plant and transfer station environments.</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.</li><li>Experience in healthcare, environmental services, or other regulated industries.</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>Experience collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams on process optimization projects.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Key Attributes for Success:</i></b></div><ul><li>Passionate about Daniels Health&rsquo;s mission of safety, sustainability, and innovation.</li><li>Hands-on, collaborative leader who thrives in plant environments and drives accountability through engagement.</li><li>Skilled influencer who can inspire participation, build trust, and align diverse teams around shared goals.</li><li>Strong foundation in industrial engineering, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving.</li><li>Bias for action &mdash; decisive, execution-focused, and able to move initiatives forward without &ldquo;analysis paralysis.&rdquo;</li><li>Analytical, data-driven problem solver who balances technical rigor with practical implementation.</li><li>Financially astute and focused on delivering measurable results.</li><li>Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Why Join Daniels Health?</i></b></div><ul><li>Purpose-driven impact: Make a tangible difference in healthcare safety and sustainability.</li><li>Growth opportunity: Play a pivotal role in shaping Daniels Health&rsquo;s U.S. operational excellence strategy.</li><li>Collaborative culture: Work with passionate, mission-aligned professionals.</li><li>Visible results: Drive measurable cost savings, efficiency gains, and process improvements that directly impact business performance.</li></ul>
<div><i>&ldquo;The pay range for this position is $101,169 to $125,221 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.
</i></div><div><i>At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees&rsquo; well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.&rdquo;</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Continuous Improvement Manager

Henkel

<div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About this Position</b><b>
</b></h4>Leads the deployment of the Henkel Production System (HPS) at the site level by driving strategy, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Develops local capabilities, ensures effective implementation of continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and promotes best practice sharing across the continuous improvement network to enhance performance, problem-solving, and long-term site development.<br>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you&acute;ll do</b><b>
</b></h4><ul><li>Define and lead the continuous improvement strategy and implementation; manage and oversee continuous improvement program deployment.</li><li>
Support and coach local continuous improvement practitioners to ensure effective rollout; engage relevant people and departments to drive full ownership of actions and outcomes.</li><li>
Foster and sustain a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and knowledge sharing across all areas of the site.</li><li>
Develop and expand local capabilities in continuous improvement tools and methodologies; promote structured problem-solving; inspire a passion for improvement by providing a clear vision and direction for the site&rsquo;s future development and performance.</li><li>
Network actively within the continuous improvement community to share best practices, promote improved performance and problem-solving, and encourage others to contribute to knowledge exchange.</li></ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What makes you a good fit</b><b>
</b></h4><ul><li>Proven leadership skills, with experience in FMCG environments</li><li>
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies</li><li>
7&ndash;10 years of relevant industry experience</li><li>
Proficient in problem-solving techniques and project management</li><li>
Solid understanding of digitalization and manufacturing excellence practices</li></ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Some perks of joining Henkel</b><b>
</b></h4><ul><li>Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year</li><li>
Diverse national and international growth opportunities</li><li>
Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs</li><li>
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks</li><li>
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares</li><li>
Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents</li><li>
Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits</li></ul>
<p>At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.</p></div></div>

Golden State Foods

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
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<b>Continuous Improvement Manager</b><br>
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<b>ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS</b><br>
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.<br>
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<b>ABOUT THE JOB</b><br>
The <b>Continuous Improvement Manager </b>directs, manages, and provides guidance in driving positive change in the facility, including development and up skilling of 300+ associates. The key areas of focus are safety, training and implementing the GSF defined improvement process. Ensures appropriate measurements are developed and implemented to create benchmarks and targets. Develops plans and actions to ensure goals are achieved or exceeded.<br>
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<b>WHAT YOU'LL DO</b><br>
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Serving as a member of the Plant Leadership Team to collaboratively set strategies, masterplan activities, employee engagement activities, loss elimination ideas, and results delivery.</li><li>
Developing the cultural vision for the plant that provides the foundation for the IWS journey.</li><li>
Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Integrated Work Systems, lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, and industry &ldquo;best in class&rdquo; manufacturing methodologies and operations practices to develop a culture of continuous improvement &ndash; will need to stay about 12 months ahead of the plant in personal knowledge.</li><li>
Leading the plant leadership team in the integration of the appropriate actions to support the cultural vision and to support the delivery of the Compelling Business Need. Be the change agent within the plant leadership team that brings a focus to &lsquo;how&rsquo; results are delivered and sustained (&ldquo;IWS is the work&rdquo;).</li><li>
Building capability of the site leaders to implement IWS systems, tools, methodologies, capabilities, and standards.</li><li>
Ensuring CI tools and methodologies are used to drive all site result opportunities and to ensure all results are being sustained or improved per the site masterplan &ndash; own &ldquo;how&rdquo; breakthrough performance is achieved at the plant level.</li><li>
Responsible for the phased implementation of IWS at the plant &amp; benchmarking with other plants in the division to drive best practices &amp; standard work.</li><li>
Leading the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) process including maintaining measurement standards, coaching on improvement plans and strategies, training, coaching, and monthly reporting.</li><li>
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI&rsquo;s and visual plant tools.</li></ul><br>
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED</b><br>
<b>Education/Certification:</b><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering preferred from an accredited college or university.
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<b>Experience:</b><br>
 5 or more years of relevant work experience.<br>
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<b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b><br>
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<b>Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):</b><ul><li>
Project management concepts and techniques (J)</li><li>
Regulatory policies and procedures (J)</li><li>
Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)</li><li>
PC word processing/spreadsheet/presentation/database software (J)</li><li>
Continuous Improvement concepts and processes (E)</li></ul><br>
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<b>Skill and ability to:</b><ul><li>
Strategically influence all levels of the organization.
</li><li>Serve as a team member, facilitator and/or leader as the team role warrants</li><li>
Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment</li><li>
Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports</li><li>
Prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of customers</li><li>
Travel via airplane and drive an automobile</li><li>
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service</li><li>
Act in accordance with GSF&rsquo;s Values and Creed</li><li>
Experience / working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies &ndash; TPM, lean manufacturing, IWS, etc.</li><li>
Ability to teach, coach, &amp; develop others &ndash; both on the plant floor &amp; on the plant leadership team</li><li>
Long term planning (strategic) with intermediate actions along the way (tactical)</li><li>
Process-driven, loss-focused, results-oriented approach</li><li>
Problem solving skill-set (by degree &ndash; engineering or by experience)</li><li>
Proven leadership skills</li><li>
Collaboration &ndash; ability to partner with &amp; influence others</li></ul><br>
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<b>LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY</b><br>
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May manage various external vendors.<br>
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<b>PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES</b><ul><li>
Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness</li><li>
Training budget and related expenses</li><li>
Productivity/quality standards: return to work<br>
Regulatory compliance and training (GMP, HACCP, OSHA)</li><li>
Teamwork within the department and across departments</li><li>
Project/assignment standards</li><li>
Customer satisfaction</li><li>
Employee development to meet GSF&rsquo;s projected near- and mid-term objectives</li></ul><br>
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<b>WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL GET</b><ul><li><b>
People First:</b> At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
</li><li><b>Values Driven:</b> Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.</li><li><b>
People Development:</b> At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.</li><li><b>
Philanthropy &amp; Sustainability:</b> We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
</li><li><b>Extensive Benefits:</b> Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.</li></ul></div>

Schwan's

<p><strong>CJ Schwan's</strong>, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like <strong>Red Baron , Tony's , Big Daddy's , Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo , Pagoda Asian-style snacks</strong> and we can't forget <strong>Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies</strong>!</p><p><strong>Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD</strong>, is taking shape - and we're ramping up hiring for key roles. <strong>This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up.</strong> We're building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together. Relocation assistance available.<br><br><strong>Join Our Team as a Sr Continuous Improvement Manager!</strong></p><p><strong><b>Responsibilities:</b></strong></p><p><br>• Identify, prioritize, and drive top improvement opportunities, securing leadership alignment through data-backed insights.<br>• Lead the application of standard improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and problem-solving techniques.<br>• Plan and implement major process and technology improvement projects in collaboration with engineering, operations, and R&D.<br>• Define operational targets, optimize BOMs and routings, and apply statistical analysis to ensure product quality and process efficiency.<br>• Lead or sponsor cross-functional teams on improvement initiatives, eliminating waste and non-value-added activities.<br>• Provide subject matter expertise to support planning and execution of continuous improvement projects across the organization.<br>• Train, develop, and mentor direct and indirect team members.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p><br>• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or manufacturing related field.<br>• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment (food/beverage experience preferred).<br>• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.<br>• Proficient in MS Office; experience with MS Project a plus.<br>• Knowledge of industrial processes, control systems, and basic statistical tools.<br>• Able to manage multiple projects independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines and budgets.<br>• Experienced in leading cross-functional improvement teams using facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills.</p><p>Compensation and Benefits:<br>The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.<br>Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.<br><br>The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.</p><p></p><br><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2f%2bszOVVEypqK3aidIhg6jlJ4cDJZ0hwFe" width="0" height="0" />

Sr Continuous Improvement Manager

Hitachi

<p><b>Location:</b></p>Dubai Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates<p><b>Job ID:</b></p>R<p><b>Date Posted:</b></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C<p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Quality Management<p><b>Job Schedule:</b></p>Full time<p><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>The opportunity</b></p><p>As Hub Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager in Middle East & Africa you will manage the Quality & Continuous Improvement function within a versatile team at the center for the Green Transformation. Your responsibility will be to boost our Quality and Customer Satisfaction with unwavering support from management. You will lead a small team but will rely on leveraging the rest of the organization for success.</p><p><b>How youll make an impact</b></p><ul><li>Define and implement the Hub MEA Quality and CI strategy including governance of Quality and CI function in line with business needs and directives.</li><li>Act as an advocate for the Customer by ensuring the Voice of Customer is represented throughout the value chain.</li><li>Manage the Quality Management System and coordinate the continuous improvement of our business processes.</li><li>Accountable for maintaining and securing required Certifications in all units within scope.</li><li>Establish process performance indicators and ensures effective internal controls are in place to verify that processes continue to meet customer and stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Analyze the process performance indicators continuously and take actions to address situations where process performance deviates from expectations and manage such deviations to the closure.</li><li>Manage resolution of high-profile customer non-conformities. Protect and strengthen customer trust by effectively addressing feedback through corrective and preventive actions.</li><li>Act as a Role Model and Change Agent for the behavior required to support a Quality Culture. Influence Senior Managers and Peers to ensure the correct thinking and decision making required to support the implementation and execution of Quality Strategies.</li><li>Deploy and implement the Continuous Improvement Frame-<br>work Support prioritization and execution of portfolio of improvement projects aiming to improve quality operational performance and Customer satisfaction.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul><p><b>Your Background</b></p><ul><li>You hold a masters degree in an engineering field and have extensive experience from industry and expertise quality management.</li><li>Prior experience of managing a multisite Quality Management System and leading an engineering organization through a certification process.</li><li>Certification in related disciplines such as Lean Six Sigma Quality Auditing etc.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in running improvement events such as RCAs Lean Action Workouts Kaizen and other change management events.</li><li>Strong ability to influence and inspire through personal leadership.</li><li>Effective communication and negotiation skills at all levels from senior leadership to individual contributors and on a global basis with remote multicultural teams.</li><li>Accustomed to prioritizing safety integrity and quality and inspiring others to do the same through demonstrated leadership.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.</li></ul>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.<br><p><b>Required Experience:</b></p><p>Manager</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FXIqvVuqFNhI7Hr6yJbsklXfFKd0vge2f" width="0" height="0" />

Hub Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Kuehne+Nagel

<div><div><div><div><b>It's more than a job</b></div></div><p>
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.</p><div><div><div><div>
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</div><div><p>Deploying and leading the CI service offering and owning the CI program for the customer, aiming achievement of cost and cash savings in KNIL customer&rsquo;s supply chain. Leading business case development, providing status updates on CI program to Business Manager / customer, ensuring achievement of savings targets. Following approach to savings idea generation, validation and implementation based on KNIL experience and tailoring it to the specifics of the customer, as well as enrichment of the approach based on own best practices.</p></div></div><div><div><div><b>
How you create impact</b></div>
</div><div><p>Problem Solving</p><ul><li>
Responsible for identifying supply chain inefficiencies, developing business cases for improvement, and overseeing optimization project progress.</li><li>
This includes prioritizing initiatives, addressing resistance to change, resolving implementation barriers, and ensuring alignment of focus and resources to drive cost-saving measures.</li></ul><p>
Savings target setting</p><ul><li>
Conducts end-to-end structural supply chain and value stream mapping to understand the customer&rsquo;s business, perform loss analysis, and identify strategic cost and cash-saving opportunities.</li><li>
Develops business cases, aligns on savings targets and timelines with the customer and Business Manager, and ensures resource adequacy and priority alignment to support successful execution.</li></ul><p>
Savings pipeline development</p><ul><li>
Leads data-driven supply chain improvement by gathering, cleaning, and validating data, and facilitating idea generation through internal and external collaboration.</li><li>
Works closely with CI teams, procurement, logistics experts, and key customer stakeholders to define baselines, validate savings potential, and develop multiple savings scenarios.</li><li>
Builds a multi-year portfolio of projects, categorizing them by complexity and impact, and maintains a continuous pre-pipeline of initiatives for sustained improvement.</li></ul><p>
Savings status tracking</p><ul><li>
Ensures alignment with the customer and Business Manager on savings calculation, tracking, and reporting methodologies.</li><li>
Manages savings trackers and visual dashboards (e.g., Tableau), organizes regular internal and external review meetings, and drives follow-through by maintaining action logs and converting pipeline ideas into actionable projects.</li></ul><p>
Savings delivery</p><ul><li>
Oversees end-to-end savings realization, including testing, go-live execution, post-implementation support, and tracking of actual results.</li><li>
Leads project calls to ensure progress, addresses risks and resistance, and monitors project performance.</li><li>
Conducts gap analyses when results deviate from expectations and escalates issues to the customer or Business Manager when necessary to maintain momentum.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
What we would like you to bring</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Proven track record in change management and/or project management (min. 5 years).</li><li>
Proven experience in all transportation modes.</li><li>
Proven experience in supply chain cost budgeting / optimization / value stream mapping.</li><li>
Proven experience in business case creation.</li><li>
Proven experience of cross regional or global collaboration in multinational environment.</li><li>
Preferred candidate to have Forwarding / Logistics background.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
What's in it for you</b></div>
</div><div><p>At Kuehne+Nagel, you&rsquo;ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact&mdash;on business, on customers, and on careers. Here&rsquo;s what you can look forward to:</p><ul><li>
Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.</li><li>
People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.</li><li>
Learning &amp; Development: Grow with us&mdash;personally and professionally&mdash;through world-class training and career pathways.</li><li>
Innovation &amp; Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.</li><li>
Rewards &amp; Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.</li><li>
Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds&mdash;a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><b>
Who we are</b></div></div><p>
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.</p><p>
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.</p></div></div><div></div>

Integrated Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

Jade Textile

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   Continuous Improvement Sub Manager
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  Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Ismailia plant to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize productivity and cost performance in line with Jade Textile&rsquo;s lean manufacturing standards
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   Drive the implementation of
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    Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices
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   Analyze and evaluate production processes to identify improvement opportunities.
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   Lead and coordinate
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    cross-functional improvement projects
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   Support standardization of processes, visual management systems, and best practice sharing.
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   Conduct
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    time &amp; motion studies
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   Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and report improvement results to management.
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   Train and coach team members on CI methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process analysis techniques.
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   Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams to ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
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   Participate in cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs without compromising product quality or safety.
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   Qualifications:
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 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in industrial engineering, Production, or a related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    7+ years of experience
   </strong>
   in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or production optimization, preferably in the textile or FMCG industry.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record of leading successful CI projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong knowledge of
   <strong>
    Lean Tools
   </strong>
   (5S, VSM, SMED, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and process mapping tools is a plus.
  </li>
  <li>
   Certification in
   <strong>
    Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
   </strong>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What we are offer
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Social, medical &amp; privet medical insurance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Working hours from 8 am to 5pm including 1 hour break.
  </li>
  <li>
   2 Days off
  </li>
  <li>
   Hot Meal.
  </li>
  <li>
   Transportation provided.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
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